Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh plums, pitted and quartered
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 cup whole milk, chilled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly brush the grates with neutral oil.
  2. Whisk honey, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl; toss the plum quarters in the mixture until coated.
  3. Place plums cut-side down on the grill. Sear for 3–5 minutes per side until the edges are mahogany-colored and slightly softened.
  4. Transfer grilled plums to a blender with cinnamon and pulse until a thick, chunky puree forms. Chill this mixture in the fridge until cold.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, salt, and whole milk until the sugar crystals have completely dissolved.
  6. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, taking care not to over-whisk.
  7. Pour the cream base into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  8. Transfer one-third of the churned ice cream into a chilled freezer container, layer with a portion of the chilled plum puree, and repeat until all ice cream and puree are used. Gently swirl with a knife and freeze until firm.